New Zealand 1988 Single Cask / 29 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange New Whisky vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Zealand 1988 Single Cask / 29 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange New Whisky
New Zealand Whisky Company
£450
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| New Zealand 1988 Single Cask / 29 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange New Whisky | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New Zealand Whisky Company | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £450 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
New Zealand 1988 Single Cask / 29 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange New Whisky
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
New Zealand 1988 Single Cask / 29 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange New Whisky
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £450.
For beginners: New Zealand 1988 Single Cask / 29 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange New Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
New Zealand 1988 Single Cask / 29 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange New Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£450 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £450)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy New?
New Zealand 1988 Single Cask / 29 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange New Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only New Zealand 1988 Single Cask / 29 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange New Whisky
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)